One of the oldest neighborhoods in the Salt Lake Valley, and the former location of the Sugar House Prison, Sugar House has become one of the hottest and trendiest neighborhoods in Utah. Which means there are plenty of things to do in Sugar House – from entertainment, great food, and fun places to shop.

Things to do in Sugar House: Entertainment

Sugar House is in the heart of the city, but there are all kinds of activities for runners, cyclists and swimmers. Come to think of it, Sugar House is the perfect spot to train for that triathlon. Bonus: these spots are perfect for families too.

Visit Sugar House Park – Sugar House Park, the former site of the prison, is popular year round. Head to the park any evening during the summer and you’ll find all kinds of activities. From organized team sports, classes, families out with kids, and people taking laps around the park itself. Winter calls for sledding on the hills surrounding the park.

Go Swimming at the Fairmont Aquatic Center – For fitness buffs, if running or cycling is not your thing, head over to Fairmont Aquatic Center and swim some laps in the pool. Or take your kids to the leisure pool during hot summer days to cool off. They also offer classes and camps for your kids too. Swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts are just a few of their offerings.

Hike Parley’s Trail – Parley’s trail, connects the Bonneville Shoreline trail at the mouth of Parley’s Canyon to the Jordan River Parkway. Walk, run, or ride part or all of the eight-mile trail that runs through the heart of Sugar House. Don’t forget to check out Parley’s Historic Nature Park at the mouth of the canyon.

Things to do in Sugar House: Where to Shop

Sugar House is full of small, locally owned shops that range from quirky, to sophisticated to entirely unique. Here are a few of our faves – the types of shops you can get lost in looking around.

Unhinged Boutique – a quirky little shop hidden behind Whole Foods Market on Highland drive. A locally owned boutique offering an eclectic assortment of new, locally made, and found clothes, gifts, and accessories. You’ll find something here for those hard to shop for (or just for yourself). It is a browser’s paradise.

Central Book Exchange – a staple in Sugar House for decades; they claim to have over 90,000 items in their ever-changing inventory. This is one place in which, you could quickly lose a few hours. They also happen to be our neighbors! Go on, enjoy.

Got Beauty – a locally owned Salon, Spa, and Boutique. Find all your beauty needs and then some. They have some great gift options as well.

Things to do in Sugar House: Places to Eat

From bars, little hole in the wall eateries and posh restaurants, Sugar House has dozens of great spots – all within a few blocks of the central business district! You’ll want to explore on your own, but here are a few of our go-to spots.

The Ruin (Best Spot to Grab a Drink) – You’ve been out all day shopping or playing, or working for that matter, and you need to unwind a little. Check out one of Sugar House’s newest bars, The Ruin. Tucked next to Hidden Hollow in Sugar House, you’ll find friendly people, good drinks and good food

Somi (A Taste of Vietnam) – Right near The Ruin, on Wilmington Plaza, you will find Somi, serving up their classic Vietnamese dishes. Their Lemongrass Beef Noodle pho is fantastic. They also have great lunch specials.

BGR Sugar House (Best Place for a Fast Bite) – If a burger is more to your liking, head across the street to BGR: Burgers Grilled Right. They always have a monthly special you can only get for that month, and then it is gone. BONUS: you can get any of their burgers on a pretzel bun, what is not to love about that. Try the Korean BBQ, it may sound a little odd, but it is excellent. They also have great vegetarian options.

Market Source Real Estate very proud to be supporting Best Friends Animal Socity throughout 2018.

Every time we sell a home in 2018, we are making a donation to Best Friends. After all, they are our next door neighbors at our new office!

We’re raising money to help end the killing of pets in America’s shelters. And we plan on having a lot of fun doing it!

Did you know that every day, more than 4,100 dogs and cats are killed in America’s shelters simply because they don’t have safe places to call home? We think that number should be zero.

This year, we’re also participating in Strut Your Mutt, as a sponsor with both a team and also a booth at the event! Want to participate?

We need your help, too.

You can support Best Friends by making a donation to our team page HERE. It will help homeless pets and will support their efforts here in Salt Lake City and their animial reffuge in central Utah.

When you join our Strut Your Mutt team and donate $15 or more here on our page (or directly at the Best Friends booth at the festival while mentioning Market Source), you qualify for a FREE Market Source leash for your pup or mutt or dog or fur baby. All you have to do is come see us at our booth at the festival!*

During the Strut Your Mutt festival, we will be hosting a doggie PHOTO BOOTH at our tent where you can get a great professional photo, and postcard sized print for free at the event. We have a lot of costumes for your dog, just in time for halloween! It will be fun and free!

Get your FREE Market Source Leash!

Your donation of $15 on either the Market Source team page OR in person at the Best Friend’s booth at the event (when you mention us) will get you this hefty leash you can use to Strut Your Mutt.*

This cause means so much to us and we are grateful for your help. Together, we can Save Them All and reduce the number of homeless pets to zero.

Thank you for your support! – Jeremy & Monique

*While supplies last. You must pick up your leash in person at the Market Source booth at Strut Your Mutt with proof of $15 minimum donation.

Our favorite Sugar House dining spots to nosh, drink, meet, chow, sip

Sugar House is known as a dining destination – from quick eats to stunning sit downs there are a host of options. Here are our TOP 5 Sugar House dining choices that cover the whole range.

1. Kimi’s Chop & Oyster House

Right in the heat of Sugar House, Kimi’s is one of our favorite Sugar House dining spots. You can find both a lounge with on point martinis, appetizers and oysters. And for dinner? THIS is the spot for date night. They mix and mingle surf and turf like the pros they are.

Bonus? The building is just beautiful. It is the old Sugar House post office. You have to see it to believe it.

2. The Dodo Restaurant

The Dodo is a classic Sugar House dining spot, a real neighborhood bistro. Lunch? Check. Dinner? Check. Brunch? Check. Kids Menu? Check. And it is ALL delish. They’ve been around in one version or another since the 80s, and for good reason. The best part? Their pastries are just heaven.

3. The Soup Kitchen

Another iconic Sugar House dining location? The Soup Kitchen. The first location opened in 1974 and they are busy every single day. Look for the daily specials or if you just want pure comfort food, go for the classic tomato soup / grilled cheese combo.

The best part? You can easily get lunch here for $7.00. It also happens to be directly across from the Market Source Real Estate offices!

4. Cous Cous Grill

Salads, wraps, bowls. Cous Cous Grill is a tucked away gem in the heart of Sugar House, they have some of our favorite vegetarian options. We love stopping in for a bite to go!

5. O’Falafel

This is one of those slightly off the beaten path spots. O’Falafel is just slightly west of the heart of the Sugar House dining scene. Like their name suggests, they make the best falafel in town. Throw in some hummus, and some baklava and you have an amazing meal.

Little hint: Use lots of the hot sauce on your falafel – it only makes it better.

What are your favorite Sugar House dining spots? We’d love to hear!

No. Really – we are always trying to get to know the great places in our town. Comments please.

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